Philips SHB3165WT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165WT and JBL LIVE 500BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHB3165WT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 16 cm -
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g 231.6 g Philips SHB3165WT are lighter than Philips SHB3165WT headphones.
Colour White Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass Signature Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Philips SHB3165WT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power 30 mW 15 mW
Sensitivity 106 dB 108 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Philips SHB3165WT.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type USB charge cable Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 33 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165WT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Connector Type USB -
OTHERS Philips SHB3165WT JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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